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As a Corporate Relations Manager at Ajeenkya DY Patil University in Pune, your role will involve a wide range of responsibilities aimed at fostering strong relationships with corporate partners, enhancing student academic success, and promoting the university's brand within the corporate sector. Here's a breakdown of your key responsibilities: - Strategic Corporate Engagement: - Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners. - Identify collaboration opportunities with businesses across various sectors to support academic, research, and placement goals. - Act as the primary point of contact between the university and the corporate sector, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. - Internships and Placements: - Coordinate internship and placement activities, ensuring students access high-quality opportunities with leading companies. - Collaborate with corporate partners to identify internship and job opportunities aligned with academic programs and students" career aspirations. - Prepare students for recruitment processes through resume building, interview preparation, and professional networking. - Corporate Training and Development: - Develop and promote corporate training programs and continuing education initiatives tailored to business needs. - Design and deliver customized training solutions with corporate clients to enhance employee skills and organizational performance. - Facilitate knowledge exchange between the university and corporate partners through workshops, seminars, and guest lectures. - Industry-Academia Collaboration: - Facilitate research projects, consultancy services, and innovation initiatives with corporate partners. - Build and maintain a network of corporate sponsors, ensuring appropriate recognition and return on investment. - Explore avenues for corporate philanthropy and donations in collaboration with the university's development office. - Student Academic Success and Support: - Implement initiatives to enhance student retention, progression, and academic success. - Engage industry experts in curriculum design and advisory boards to ensure programs remain relevant. - Encourage faculty and students to participate in joint research projects and internships with corporate partners. - Alumni Relations and Networking: - Utilize the alumni network to strengthen corporate connections and create collaboration opportunities. - Organize alumni events, industry networking sessions, and corporate meet-ups. - Engage alumni in leadership positions for partnership opportunities. - Brand Building and Corporate Communication: - Promote the university's brand and reputation through targeted marketing and communication efforts. - Enhance visibility of programs, research, and achievements in the business community. - Represent the university at corporate events, conferences, and industry forums. - Event Management and Corporate Engagement Activities: - Plan and organize corporate engagement events such as career fairs and networking sessions. - Create opportunities for students to interact with industry professionals. - Resource and Budget Management: - Manage budget and resources allocated to the Corporate Relations office effectively. - Allocate resources for corporate engagement initiatives and advocate for necessary support. - Reporting and Analytics: - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of corporate relations programs using data and analytics. - Prepare regular reports on corporate engagement activities for university leadership. - Ensure transparency and accountability in managing corporate partnerships and resources. Qualifications: - A Masters or Ph.D. degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. - Extensive experience in corporate relations, business development, or a related area. - Proven track record in successful corporate partnership development and relationship management. - Strong understanding of industry trends, business needs, and higher education landscape. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. - Experience in managing internships, placements, corporate training, and academic programs. Desirable Attributes: - Strong connections with industry leaders and professional bodies. - Experience in corporate training, executive education, or consultancy services. - Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. - Commitment to promoting student employability and industry readiness. - Knowledge of brand building, marketing, and corporate communication strategies. If you believe you are a suitable candidate for this role, please share your updated CV with hr.resume@adypu.edu.in.,
